PROJECTS - Tipperary Tracker (2.3Kwp Tracker System)

P.V. TRACKING SYSTEM
The movement of the earth and the composition of the atmosphere lead to constant fluctuations in the intensity and the angle of solar irradiation. As a consequence, the cells of rigid photovoltaic modules are only able to convert a fraction of the light energy given off by the sun into electric energy. The tracking system constantly adapt the angle of PV nodules to face the sun, so that the irradiation angle and the light intensity remain constant and a maximum of electrical energy can be generated. This not only helps to exploit every minute of sunshine but also to make the best use of diffuse light - all year round. This leads to an added solar energy yield of 35 - 45%. The result is increased efficiency and thus shorter payback period of higher profits.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES
A control unit detects the brightest spot in the sky and adjusts the module surface's position to face it.
This technology also works in cloudy, rainy or foggy conditions. If, for instance, a day starts off sunny with clouds moving in from the west in the afternoon, the module surface will then move back slightly towards the east. On a completely overcast day, the module surface is adjusted to a horizontal position, or to face the point of the strongest irradiation.